Take in the outdoors
Sunrise Trails - https://sunrisetrail.org/about-the-downeast-sunrise-trail/
87 miles of beautiful trails, Open to bicycles, walking, horses, cross country skiing, ATVs, snowmobiles and the occasional dog sled. (dog friendly)
Jordan Homestead Preserve - Bayside Rd, Ellsworth
Moderate, kid friendly trail with views of the river (dog friendly)
https://frenchmanbay.org/preserve/jordan-homestead/
Indian Point Trail - From Route 1, Main St, Ellsworth, turn onto Water Street (later become Route 230S). Travel 1 mile. Go past the marina. A little further on you’ll see Tinker Farm Way on the right and an FBC preserve sign. Turn there and stay right for a short distance until you see the FBC Preserve, parking lot and kiosk.
The trail from the parking lot to the point and back is .75 mile. There is a scenic view of downtown Ellsworth from the point. The views up and down the Union River make this an ideal spot for a hiker’s picnic or a break from work. Watch for occasional river otters swimming past! Allow 30 minutes for hiking. (dog friendly)
Crabtree Neck Preserve -
https://crabtreenecklandtrust.org/visit-preserves/
(dog friendly) Carters beach, Old Pond Railroad trails, Ball Field Preserve, Ice pond preserve
Birdsacre - Stanwood Homestead Museum and bird sanctuary -
https://www.birdsacre.com
289 High St, Ellsworth